United States to Japan Flight Duration

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What is the flight duration from United States to Japan?
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Average flight time is 12 hours 22 minutes

The fastest flight time from United States to Japan is 12 hours 22 minutes

United States to Japan flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 12 hours 22 minutes
Shortest flight duration Not available
Longest flight duration Not available
The average flight time from United States to Japan is 12 hours 22 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from United States to Japan is 6,307 miles / 10,150 km

United States airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to Japan: Tulsa International Airport (TUL), Bentonville Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA), Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT), Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF) and Oklahoma City Will Rogers World Airport (OKC).

Japan airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to United States: Toyama Airport (TOY), Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), Shizuoka Airport (FSZ), Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT), Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), Osaka International Airport (ITM) and Sendai Airport (SDJ).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: and Anchorage to Yokota Air Base.

United States & Japan local times and timezones

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CST -06:00
JST +09:00
Japan
United States, United States is 15 hours behind of Japan, Japan

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United States to Japan FAQs

How long does it take to fly from United States to Japan?

On average, the flight time from United States to Japan is 12 hours 22 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from United States to Japan could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between United States and Japan?

The distance between United States and Japan is 6,307 miles or 10,150 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from United States to Japan?

The shortest flight time from United States to Japan is 12 hours 22 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from United States to Japan?

The average flight time from United States to Japan is 12 hours 22 minutes. Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between United States and Japan?

The time zone difference between United States and Japan is -15 hours.